75 Years of Passion | Fairfield University

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In 1941, Rev. James H. Dolan, S.J., Provincial for the New England Province of the Society of Jesus, received written permission from Bishop Maurice McAuliffe of the Hartford Archdiocese to establish a Jesuit high school and college in the Bridgeport area of Connecticut.
“Kindly accept my immediate acknowledgement of Your Excellency's communication… regarding the founding of a School by the New England Province of the Society of Jesus in the Bridgeport area… I note with pleasure that in confirming the invitation to establish a high school, Your Excellency extends the favor… to include the founding of a college in the same area. Your expression of the cordial wish for every success in our efforts to build up a strong center of education at the new foundation is deeply appreciated.”
– Rev. James H. Dolan, S.J., in a letter to Bishop Maurice McAuliffe, September 16, 1941

The moment you arrive at Fairfield University everything feels different. Our 200-acre idyllic campus is situated on Connecticut's coastline, providing for beautiful, unforgettable surroundings. But it's more than that - it's our dedication to each and every student's personal growth that makes our environment so unique.

We've been graduating adept, accomplished students since being founded by the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) over 70 years ago. We're committed to fostering a strong sense of community, where the learning goes deeper, the friendships are more intense, and the experiences stay with you long after graduation. Our 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students will become your friends and support system, and our 44 majors, 16 interdisciplinary minors and 41 graduate programs will give you the opportunity to turn your interests into passions and careers.

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